Finding the Third Proportional to 364,176 and 742,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,176 and 742,806 is: 1,515,093.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,176 : 742,806 = 742,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,176/742,806 = 742,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,176x = 742,806 × 742,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,176x = 551,760,753,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,760,753,636/364,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,093.67
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